AZ Ends with a Huge Largemouth

Since Friday when I added the Sonora and desert suckers to my species list, fishing was tough for Granny and I.  We fished for a few hours on Saturday on one of my favorite canals in Phoenix.  There were plenty of fish but we were after the grass carp.  Granny and I both had about … Read more

Speaking, Van Shopping and Grass Carp

I arrived in Phoenix last night and I’m staying with my friends Steve and Lisa Berry of Nomada Fly Fishing.  I’m here to deliver presentations to Arizona Flycasters, Sun City Grand Fly Fishing and Desert Fly Casters.  Over the last 20 years I’ve spoke down here nearly a dozen times.  I enjoy it because Steve … Read more

Nothing Like a Little Last Day Magic

It was our last day down here in Arizona and Mike Faulkinbury invited Steve Berry and I to hit some urban lakes near where he lives.  While the numbers of fish caught this week have been low, the size of them has been incredible.  Earlier this week was the massive common carp and yesterday’s grassie … Read more

Back on the Arizona Carp Waters

Fly fishing for carp has become so big here in the Phoenix, Arizona area that the first spot we hit today was already occupied.  It’s true.  With trout fishing locations hours away, folks are taking advantage of the good stuff near home.  I think it’s great but in this weeks blogs I won’t divulge exact … Read more

Urban Fly Fishing in Arizona comes to an End

Today was our last day of urban fly fishing around Phoenix, Arizona.  Though the canals have produced for us they haven’t been stellar due to the mud and cold temperatures.  Instead of a fourth day on them Gentry took us to some park ponds near his house.   Nearly every body of water around Phoenix … Read more

Grass Carp in Arizona

Granny and Gentry’s wife Michelle skipped out on the fishing and went for a hike.  Gentry and I hit numerous canals throughout the day for grass carp.  Conditions remain tough be we managed to catch three.  I love these fish!   Jeff Currier Global Fly Fishing

Highwater Carping in Arizona

Granny and I arrived in Phoenix early evening Thursday night.  Rather than hook up with friends, that night we got a hotel.  I had my Fantasy Baseball Draft then we headed to a Sports Bar and watched NCAA Basketball.  We had a great time.   Friday morning we kicked off the fishing.  While my longtime … Read more

Free Granny from Winter

I love getting home after an intense fishing trip like this recent one to Cameroon.  Even though the trip was fantastic, home sweet home is required to rest up.  However, this week home time would be short because I had to return to the show scene.  This weekend I was booked to give two days … Read more